We obtained confirmation on the sidelines of the New York Auto Show, currently underway.

At this stage, few details have been shared beyond the official confirmation that a hybrid-powered Volkswagen Tiguan is indeed coming to Canada.

However, we’ll have to be patient — the Tiguan Hybrid won’t arrive as a 2026 model-year vehicle. Its launch will come later, though Volkswagen has yet to announce a specific timeline for the arrival of this electrified version of its compact SUV.

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That said, we do know that the Tiguan Hybrid is currently under development with Volkswagen’s product planning team. How the hybrid system will be integrated with the brand’s 4Motion all-wheel drive setup remains unclear. We expect additional technical details to be released in the coming months.

Volkswagen’s history with hybrid technology in North America is somewhat limited. Just over a decade ago, the German automaker offered a hybrid version of its popular compact sedan, the Jetta. That model, however, was short-lived in Canada.

As a reminder, the third-generation Tiguan will debut in the 2025 model year and is scheduled to arrive at Canadian dealerships this spring.